GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
myriadten thousand
corrugatedhaving corrugations
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incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
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objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations